On Monday at 4:37 PM, our department and first-alarm mutual aid companies were alerted for a house fire on Kenalcon Drive in the borough. The caller reported a stove fire with an evacuation in progress.

Ladder, Chief, Engine, Utility 65-2, and MICU 65-1 responded to the incident. Chief 68 arrived on location to report fire showing from the front window on the end unit of a multi-unit single story ... (Full Story & Photos)

PHOENIXVILLE, PA - The Phoenixville Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to support Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, 2026. This year’s FPW theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on the simple steps people can take to recharge safely. Safe charging means making smart choices every time you plug in.

Many devices used ... (Full Story & Photos)

Volunteer members Samir Khan and Kayla St. Onge have successfully completed the Essentials of Firefighting (Firefighter I) training at the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety Fire Academy. Samir and Kayla recently graduated alongside 35 other recruits representing various fire companies.

Firefighter I is a nearly 200-hour entry-level national certification course. Our firefighters must ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 7:21 PM, our department was alerted for trash cans on fire on Taylor Alley in the area of the Gay Street Memorial Bridge (aka "The High Bridge"). The caller reported two trash cans were on fire.

A crew with ladder 65 responded to the incident. Firefighters arrived to find the remnants of two trash toters on fire in a private parking area to the rear of a house on Mill Street (historically known ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 2:10 pm, our department was alerted for a rescue of an individual requiring physical assistance near Black Rock Tunnel. The caller reported an individual had traversed a steep incline along the Schuylkill River to access an area at the tunnel, but was unable to return up the incline.

ATV, Deputy, Rescue, and MICU 65-1 responded to the incident. Firefighters arrived on location and used one of ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 5:10 PM, our department was alerted for a three-vehicle crash on Nutt Road (Route 23) between Buchanan and Wheatland Streets. The caller reported one vehicle was overturned. Additional callers reported the operator was trapped in the overturned vehicle.

Rescue, Engine, Utility 65-2, and MICU 65-2 responded to the incident. Rescue 65 arrived to find the operator of the vehicle had been removed ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 7:56 AM, our department was alerted for an automatic fire alarm at the Carrie Court Apartments on Gay Street near Fourth Avenue.

The Deputy Chief, Ladder, and Utility 65-2 initially responded to the incident. Deputy 65 arrived to find smoke coming from the basement of one of the buildings. Upon investigation, it was found there was an active fire in the basement. Deputy 65 established Gay Street ... (Full Story & Photos)

During the February Borough of Phoenixville Council Meeting, Andrew Bucklin, Stephen Cini and Colin Finn were sworn in as full-time career firefighters, and Dr. Kevin Duffy was appointed as Medical Director. The group affirmed their oath of office with family and friends at their side. The oath was administered by Council President Jonathan Ewald.

Andrew Bucklin graduated from Bishop Shanahan High ... (Full Story & Photos)